Metro News & Reviews

Go Metro Weekends: Friendship Day

The crew of “Trio Los Machos” is ready to perform! Catch them this weekend, get a discount on tickets with your TAP card. Photo: Casa 0101 Official Facebook

This Sunday is National Friendship Day, so grab your pals and take them out for some fun – and with Metro, nobody has to be the driver. The fun doesn’t have to be limited to Sunday either!

Friday, visit Figat7th to catch Jose James and Carolyn Malachi perform. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. The concert is free to attend. Need dinner? The Taste food court is located on the ground floor of Figat7th and home to Saffron, Juicy Lucy, The Melt and more. (Metro Red/Purple/Blue/Expo Line to 7th/Metro, exit towards Figueroa)

If you love tasty Asian street food and bustling nightlife, head to the 626 Night Market taking place this weekend at the Paddock Gardens at Santa Anita Race Track. The night market is open from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday and 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday. Admission costs $2 if you enter before 6 p.m. and $3 if you enter after. (Metro Bus 78/29 to Huntington/Holly)

On Sunday, check out the block party at the California African American Museum. Make sure to bring your dancing shoes! The event takes place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and it’s free to attend. (Metro Expo Line to Expo Park/USC Station)

Also on Sunday is the Old Pasadena Farmer’s Market on Holly Street at Fair Oaks Avenue. The farmer’s market takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to the public. This Sunday only, the first 250 attendees will receive a free canvas recycled bag. (Metro Gold Line to Memorial Park Station, Metro Bus 267/264 to Walnut/Raymond)

Catch a performance of Trios Los Machos at Casa 0101 this weekend. There are showings on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. Tickets are approximately $20, go Metro to save $2 on admission. (Metro Gold Line to Soto Station, Metro Bus 30 to 1st/Cummings)

If you’re heading to HARD Summer, go Metro! Rides are free for those with tickets to the show, and Metro will be extending rail service for the event. (Metro Gold Line to Chinatown Station)

And don’t miss out on getting a free poster at X Games with your TAP card! (Metro Blue/Expo Line to Pico Station)